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capital in French

capital in French is capital, majuscule, excellent — capital means the city where a country's or region's government is based.

capital in French

capital
intj
(slang, dated) used as an expression of approval, satisfaction, or delight.
majuscule
intj
(slang, dated) used as an expression of approval, satisfaction, or delight.
excellent
intj
(slang, dated) used as an expression of approval, satisfaction, or delight.
chapiteau
noun
(countable, architectural element) The uppermost part of a column.
capital
noun
(uncountable, business, finance, insurance) Money and wealth. The means to acquire goods and services, especially in a non-barter system.

What does "capital" mean?

  1. noun The city where a country's or region's government is based.
    "Paris is the capital of France."
  2. noun Money or assets used to start or grow a business.
    "The startup raised a million dollars in capital from investors."
  3. noun An uppercase letter.
    "Remember to start each sentence with a capital."
  4. adj Of the greatest importance; chief.
    "Choosing the right location was a capital decision for the business."
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capital in a sentence

  • Paris is the capital of France.
  • We took a train to the capital to visit the national museum.
  • The startup raised a million dollars in capital from investors.
  • She needed more capital before she could open her second bakery.

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What is "capital" in French?
"capital" in French is capital, majuscule, excellent. capital means: The city where a country's or region's government is based.
How do you use "capital" in a sentence?
Example: "Paris is the capital of France." In French, "capital" is capital, majuscule, excellent.
Are there other ways to say "capital" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "capital": capital, majuscule, excellent, chapiteau.
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